Solve the problem.
-The accompanying figure shows the graph of $y = - x ^ { 2 }$ shifted to a new position. Write the equation for the new graph.

A) $y = - ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$
B) $y = - ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$
C) $y = - x ^ { 2 } + 4$
D) $y = - x ^ { 2 } - 4$

Question

Solve the problem.
-The accompanying figure shows the graph of $y = - x ^ { 2 }$ shifted to a new position. Write the equation for the new graph.

A) $y = - ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$ 
B) $y = - ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$ 
C) $y = - x ^ { 2 } + 4$ 
D) $y = - x ^ { 2 } - 4$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The vertex of the parabola has moved 4 units to the right, so the equation should be of the form $y=-(x-4)^2$.

Solve the Problem y=−x2y = - x ^ { 2 }y=−x2